Who ACTUALLY Played Genius of Love's Bass Line?

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Let's jump into one of the most famous sides of the past 40 years: "Genius of Love" by Tom Tom Club (1981). Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth were on a break from Talking Heads when they recorded one of the most iconic (and sampled) songs, EVER.

I'll break down why this bass line (and groove) is so good, this song's surprising influences (Bootsy?), and finally solve the mystery of WHO ACTUALLY PLAYED BASS ON THIS RECORDING!

Let's celebrate Tina Weymouth's legacy as a bassist and badass on the bottom!

00:00 Intro
00:25 The Musicians
00:51 The Bass Line
01:11 Analysis
02:07 Influence
03:09 Tina's Confession
03:46 The Actual Bassist
04:31 Tina's Legacy

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